Chartley Moss

This site is extremely unsafe without an experienced guide and the habitat is very fragile. Access is restricted to a few specially arranged events during the year.

Chartley Moss NNR is the largest example of a floating peat bog, or schwingmoor, in Britain. The sphagnum lawn supports important botanical communities adapted to grow in this hostile environment which in turn support a rich invertebrate fauna.

Chartley Moss is well known as the most southerly site White faced Dragonfly are found in the UK. Check out the BBC Earth article including a short video presented by Chris Packham for more information.